Samsung “Awesome Intelligence” Brings AI to Mid-Range Phones – Here’s the Lowdown

Samsung isn't keeping AI just for its pricy flagship phones anymore. With the recent launch of its new Galaxy A series, the tech giant also rolled out a fresh batch of AI features under a new name: Awesome Intelligence. But before you get too excited, there's a catch—it's only available on the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36, skipping the lower-end A26 entirely.

So, what's with the "Awesome Intelligence" branding? Simple: these new features are tailored for Samsung's mid-range devices, which don't have the same powerhouse chipsets as the top-tier Galaxy S or Z series. That means you're getting a more trimmed-down AI experience, mostly focused on editing photos and videos rather than the full Galaxy AI suite.

What You Actually Get with Awesome Intelligence

Here's a quick rundown of what Samsung's bringing to the table with Awesome Intelligence:

If you're going for the Galaxy A56, you get a few extras:

What's Missing?

Don't expect the full Galaxy AI treatment here. Features like Live Translate, Note Assist, Generative Edit, and most of Google Gemini's deeper functions are still exclusive to Samsung's premium phones. That's largely because the A56 and A36 just don't have the neural processing power to handle the heavier AI lifting.

Who Is Awesome Intelligence For?

Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A series is aimed at lifestyle-focused users—people who want great features without paying flagship prices. And that's exactly where Awesome Intelligence fits. It's not the full AI experience, but it brings enough cool tools to the table to make your photos and videos look better with minimal effort.

Still, it's a bit of a bummer that the more powerful generative AI tools remain locked behind more expensive devices. There's definitely a crowd out there who'd love those features but don't want to shell out for a Galaxy S24 or Z Fold.

In the end, Awesome Intelligence is a nice step in the right direction—it puts useful AI in the hands of more users without overloading mid-range hardware. Let's just hope Samsung keeps narrowing that gap moving forward.